Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor With the Nov. 5 general election just over a month away, North Carolina residents should take steps to ensure that their voter registration is current and that they are aware of new photo ID requirements for voting. This article covers important deadlines as well as recent changes to help readers of The Carolinian make their own plans to vote. In … Continue reading Preparing for the November 5th Election
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor When Saint James First Baptist Church in Troutman, NC, needed a guest speaker for their event at Tanglewood Park, ten-year-old Rilynn Harper didn’t hesitate to volunteer. She had an important message to share with everyone, no matter their demographics: “Be kind! Put yourself in other people’s shoes,” she said, sitting criss-crossed. This is just one of the many tips she has … Continue reading Rilynn Harper’s Stand Against Bullying
Bronwen Bradshaw, Arts and Entertainment Editor (Image From, P Diddy documentary on Netflix: What is it and when is it being released?) On Sept. 16, Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on three counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, and fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was denied bail and will remain in federal custody. Combs pled not guilty. … Continue reading P. Diddy: The Man Behind the Parties
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Volleyball held the Greensboro Invitational tournament against Tennessee Tech, Georgetown, and Marshall as a precursor to their SoCon season opener against East Tennessee State University this week. The tournament took place over two days, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21, in the Fleming Gym. Our first opponent of the weekend was Tennessee Tech. There was not much to separate the sides … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Faces Three Stern Tests during Greensboro Invitational
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Women’s Soccer opened their SoCon campaign last Thursday in a dominant 5-1 away win against Virginia Military Institute. Their next game brought them back home to face East Tennessee State University on Sunday, Sept. 22. UNCG got the first half of the game underway and faced intense pressure throughout the half from ETSU. The visitors kept a blistering press and … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Leaves It Late to Steal a Draw against ETSU!
Imani Tailly, Staff Writer Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The history of Hispanic Heritage Month is rich with connections to the independence of Latin American countries and accomplishments by Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Many places across the United States have events for Hispanic Heritage Month. … Continue reading Pioneers of Change: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor Phrases like “find your mojo,” “find your groove,” and “find your rhythm” are all encouraging suggestions to push people towards accomplishing their goals. What you won’t hear is “find Minerva,” unless it’s a more literal request made by teachers challenging their students in early-semester scavenger hunts to familiarize them with campus. Otherwise, the phrase “find Minerva” is not a real thing … Continue reading Finding Minerva Beyond the Statue
By Lee Krebs (image from TRANSFORMERS ONE Is a Surprisingly Dark Animated Adventure) Last weekend, I went to see Transformers One. I’ve been absorbing every piece of Transformers media I can get my hands on for three years now, and, while most of the recent movies haven’t been stellar, they have been fine. I had high hopes for Transformers One, and I’m glad to say … Continue reading Transform Yourself: A Not-so-spoiler-free Review of Transformers One.
Liz Hyman, Senior Staff Writer To anyone who asks, I tell them that I’m an atheist. While it’s a short and sweet answer, it’s not completely true. I wish I was an atheist, but I have too much hope. I want so badly to believe in something, and I can’t help but feel like that “something” is right around the corner. It isn’t organized. It … Continue reading “Faith WANTED”
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Recap 9-9 A weekly recap of UNCG events, told in photos. Background music: serenity by Prod. Riddiman Continue reading Weekly Recap, 9/9-9/15
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